A 33-year-old gay man with multiple sexual partners and inconsistent condom use is HIV negative on testing today. According to Canadian HIV prevention...

Question

A 33-year-old gay man with multiple sexual partners and inconsistent condom use is HIV negative on testing today. According to Canadian HIV prevention guidelines, what is the most appropriate prevention strategy to discuss?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis with daily antiretroviral medication plus ongoing risk-reduction counselling

Answer

Recommend abstinence as the only effective strategy

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Advise annual HIV testing only

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Offer post-exposure prophylaxis once after each high-risk encounter

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Start antiretroviral therapy immediately despite negative status

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

A 33-year-old gay man with multiple sexual partners and inconsistent condom use is HIV negative on testing today. According to Canadian HIV prevention guidelines, what is the most appropriate prevention strategy to discuss?